CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by CARPENTER INDUSTRIES, INC. in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 20, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CARPENTER(CROWN)/FMVSS 105

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A SPARTAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND COULD FUNCTION IMPROPERLY. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES 98V-017 CONDUCTED IN JANUARY 1998. THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE.

NHTSA ID: 98V262000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 35

Consequence Summary:

A BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CAN OCCUR AND THE WARNING SYSTEM WOULD NOT WARN THE DRIVER OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLE. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A CARPENTER DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 28, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CARPENTER/PASSENGER SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE BACK PANEL OF THE PASSENGER SEATS WAS NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.

NHTSA ID: 98V238000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,255

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

CARPENTER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH DETAILED INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY PARTS TO REPAIR THESE SEATS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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